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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Amarillo, TX

April 17, 2019Hemphill County, Lipscomb County, Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this tornado warning at Apr 17, 2019, 4:11 PM CDT for Hemphill County, Lipscomb County, Texas. It was in force for 49 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Apr 17, 2019, 4:11 PM CDT (21:11 UTC)
Expired: Apr 17, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 49 min
Issued by: NWS Amarillo, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Hemphill County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 170 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 17, 4:21 PM CDT	TORNADO	7 Ne Glazier, TX	ROPE TORNADO LIFTED ACCORDING TO SPOTTERS IN THE AREA.
Apr 17, 4:29 PM CDT	TORNADO	4 Sw Higgins, TX	BROADCAST MEDIA AND MULTIPLE SPOTTERS REPORTED A NEW TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR HIGGINS, TX. NWS SURVEY INFORMATION SUGGESTS THE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FIRST OCCURRED ABOUT 4 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HIGGINS AT 0429 PM AND LIFTED AT 0432 PM APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 S Higgins, TX	BROADCAST MEDIA AND MULTIPLE SPOTTERS REPORTING A NEW TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR HIGGINS, TX.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Apr 17, 1:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 170 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 2860 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

185 
WFUS54 KAMA 172111
TORAMA
TXC211-295-172200-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0013.190417T2111Z-190417T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
411 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lipscomb County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northeastern Hemphill County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 411 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
  Glazier, or 12 miles southeast of Lipscomb, moving northeast at 20
  mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Live media broadcast video confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lipscomb, Higgins and Glazier. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3592 10018 3605 10035 3640 10021 3627 10000
      3601 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 221DEG 18KT 3606 10018 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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5 follow-up statements

039 
WWUS54 KAMA 172121
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
421 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

TXC211-295-172200-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Lipscomb TX-Hemphill TX-
421 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LIPSCOMB AND NORTHEASTERN HEMPHILL COUNTIES...
    
At 420 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located located 6 miles
northeast of Glazier, or 11 miles southeast of Lipscomb, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Live media broadcast video confirmed tornado ongoing. Trees 
         have been reported down.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Lipscomb and Higgins. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3597 10014 3611 10032 3640 10021 3627 10000
      3601 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 214DEG 15KT 3608 10018 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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270 
WWUS54 KAMA 172131
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
431 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

TXC211-295-172200-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Lipscomb TX-Hemphill TX-
431 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LIPSCOMB AND NORTHEASTERN HEMPHILL COUNTIES...
    
At 430 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southwest of Higgins, or 16 miles southeast of
Lipscomb, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated storm is cycling with new rotation 
         southwest of Higgins.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Lipscomb and Higgins. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3597 10014 3611 10032 3640 10021 3627 10000
      3601 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 223DEG 13KT 3605 10008 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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668 
WWUS54 KAMA 172140
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
440 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

TXC211-295-172200-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Lipscomb TX-Hemphill TX-
440 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LIPSCOMB AND NORTHEASTERN HEMPHILL COUNTIES...
    
At 440 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Higgins, or 14 miles southwest of Shattuck, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Higgins.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3600 10006 3615 10022 3638 10018 3627 10000
      3601 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 219DEG 16KT 3610 10003 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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852 
WWUS54 KAMA 172142
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
442 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

TXC211-295-172200-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Lipscomb TX-Hemphill TX-
442 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LIPSCOMB AND NORTHEASTERN HEMPHILL COUNTIES...
    
At 441 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located located over Higgins,
or 14 miles southwest of Shattuck, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Multiple broadcast media sources confirmed tornado on 
         ground now.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Higgins.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3600 10006 3615 10022 3638 10018 3627 10000
      3601 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 219DEG 16KT 3611 10003 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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605 
WWUS54 KAMA 172153
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
453 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

TXC211-172203-
/O.CAN.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Hemphill TX-
453 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HEMPHILL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3616 10009 3623 10017 3635 10013 3627 10000
      3619 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 235DEG 10KT 3621 10006 

$$

TXC295-172200-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190417T2200Z/
Lipscomb TX-
453 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LIPSCOMB COUNTY...
    
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles north of Higgins, or 10 miles southwest of
Shattuck, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Lipscomb County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3616 10009 3623 10017 3635 10013 3627 10000
      3619 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 235DEG 10KT 3621 10006 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 17, 1:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Armstrong	28 min
Apr 17, 1:10 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Donley	56 min
Apr 17, 1:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Donley	30 min
Apr 17, 1:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Donley	65 min
Apr 17, 2:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Gray	32 min
Apr 17, 2:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Donley, Gray	40 min
Apr 17, 2:22 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Donley, Gray	3 hr
Apr 17, 2:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Wheeler	69 min
Apr 17, 2:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Oldham	31 min
Apr 17, 2:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Deaf Smith	34 min
Apr 17, 3:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Deaf Smith, Oldham	40 min
Apr 17, 3:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Wheeler	71 min
Apr 17, 3:08 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Deaf Smith	37 min
Apr 17, 3:08 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Donley	82 min
Apr 17, 3:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Hemphill, Lipscomb	72 min
Apr 17, 3:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Collingsworth, Gray, Wheeler	60 min
Apr 17, 3:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree, Roberts	74 min
Apr 17, 3:54 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	AMA	Hemphill	24 min
Apr 17, 4:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Wheeler	59 min
Apr 17, 4:36 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Deaf Smith	54 min
Apr 17, 4:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Deaf Smith, Randall	59 min
Apr 17, 4:51 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Lipscomb	32 min
Apr 17, 5:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Carson, Potter, Randall	55 min
Apr 17, 5:16 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Carson, Potter	3 hr
Apr 17, 5:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Collingsworth, Wheeler	35 min
Apr 17, 5:20 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	AMA	Carson	16 min
Apr 17, 5:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Carson, Gray, Roberts	42 min
Apr 17, 5:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Randall	35 min
Apr 17, 5:49 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray	39 min
Apr 17, 5:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Armstrong, Carson, Potter, Randall	33 min
Apr 17, 6:06 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Deaf Smith, Randall	3 hr
Apr 17, 6:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Potter	49 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.